Tag: fruit fly
The “Why” of the Fly “Y”: Reflections on “Junk” DNA
Let us give some thought to the Y chromosome of Drosophila melanogaster, that engaging fly which is the bond-servant of genetics.
Inferential Science — What Could Go Wrong?
There are many solid, trustworthy inferences in modern science, but there are those that are not very trustworthy at all.
Ants, Wildebeest, Penguins, and More: A Zoo of Animal Designs
Don’t kick sand in the face of a wildebeest by joking that it looks like it was made by a committee. It might flex its muscles and charge.
Examining Critiques of Theistic Evolution, a Year After the Volume’s Publication
Attacks by Christian theistic evolutionists have often followed the same patterns as those of their secular colleagues.
Cool Insect Tricks — Think Before You Swat
The whole earth relies on the abilities of insects, and they are well equipped for the beneficial functions they perform.